The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd in Ecuador, 2437th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 29 research topics. The University of Cuenca ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,045 academic publications and 60,228 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Ecuador and 1927th in the World with 3,909 publications made and 32,566 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Ecuador and 2511th in the World with 2,635 publications made and 38,656 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Cuenca ranked 6th for Biology in Ecuador and 3350th in the World with 2,095 publications made and 34,007 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Medicine in Ecuador and 2712th in the World with 2,026 publications made and 31,176 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN).
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Engineering in Ecuador and 3131st in the World with 1,935 publications made and 26,269 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Ecuador and 3243rd in the World with 1,598 publications made and 21,869 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Physics in Ecuador and 3582nd in the World with 1,344 publications made and 23,945 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Cuenca ranked 6th for Chemistry in Ecuador and 3913th in the World with 1,164 publications made and 20,145 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Cuenca ranked 1st for Psychology in Ecuador and 2985th in the World with 937 publications made and 17,931 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Ecuador and 3246th in the World with 924 publications made and 13,091 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Business in Ecuador and 3326th in the World with 752 publications made and 9,332 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Economics in Ecuador and 3136th in the World with 543 publications made and 14,288 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Art & Design in Ecuador and 3181st in the World with 434 publications made and 2,780 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
